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Kent State forward Montia Johnson steals the ball from Miami of Ohio, Sunday, Feb. 23 2014, in the M.A.C.C. Kent State won, 67-51.

Flashes defeat Miami at home with strong all-around effort

Taylor Rosen February 23, 2014

Four players finished the game scoring in double-digits as Kent State had no trouble defeating Miami, 67-51 on Sunday.“We felt we had an advantage over Miami down low,” said Kent State head coach Danielle...

Sophomore Ian Miller battles against Iowa State in the National Duals semifinals, Sunday, Feb. 16, 2014, at St. John's Arena in Columbus, Ohio. Photo by David Dermer/Kent State Athletic Communications.

Flashes drop two straight after strong start in National Duals

Michael Mann February 17, 2014

The Kent State wrestling team earned their 11th victory of the season over nationally ranked Iowa State in the opening match of the National Wrestling Coaches Association Duals Sunday, before falling in...

Senior guard Ashley Evans dribbles down the court during a game against Toledo Sunday Feb. 9, 2014. Kent State lost 55-83.

Flashes head to Illinois to battle Huskies

Taylor Rosen February 13, 2014

Kent State will travel to Kalamazoo, Mich., and play Western Michigan on Saturday afternoon. The Flashes fell behind early on in their contest last Saturday at the M.A.C. Center, losing to Toledo 83-55....

Kent State wrestling team to take part in National Duals

Michael Mann February 13, 2014

The Kent State wrestling team (10-9) will take a trip to Columbus this Sunday for the first round of the National Wrestling Coaches Association, or NWCA, National Duals.The Flashes will look past the recent...

Junior guard Kris Brewer catches and drives the ball during the winning game against the University of Akron, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2014, at the MACC, with a final score of 60-57.

Struggling Flashes hope to find identity in Jekyll and Hyde season

Richard Mulhall February 10, 2014

A physically exhausted and mentally frustrated Kent State men’s basketball team (12-11, 3-7 Mid-American Conference) is back home this week and is  preparing to go head-to-head with Bowling Green (10-13,...

Flashes avoid being put down by consecutive pins, win through tiebreaker

Michael Mann February 9, 2014

The rulebook had to be brought out to hand the Kent State Flashes a tiebreaking win over Northern Illinois Saturday afternoon.The rule to decide an even score broke down the match by overall class wins....

Flashes continue to battle, yet fall at Eastern Michigan

Taylor Rosen February 6, 2014

Kent State suffered a 65-57 loss at Eastern Michigan on Thursday, despite an efficient effort from junior forward Montia Johnson.The Flashes shot the ball well, finishing at 50 percent for the game, but...

New and improved men’s basketball looks like same old Flashes in loss to CMU Chippewas

Richard Mulhall February 6, 2014

Just when things were looking up and beginning to turn around for them, the Kent State men’s basketball team broke down and fell apart yet again.After the Flashes (12-10, 3-6 Mid-American Conference)...

Flashes clip Eagles’ wings, earn first win in three meets to improve 3-2 in conference play

Michael Mann February 2, 2014

After dropping two consecutive matches, the Kent State wrestling team got back on a winning path with their 18-12 victory over Eastern Michigan while visiting Ypsilanti Friday night.The 125-pound class...

Wild ending and game-winning shot lifts Kent State over Akron

Richie Mulhall February 2, 2014

Many people doubted that Kent State would be able to pull off an upset victory over the East Division leader Akron Saturday night – even at home – because Akron had a size and record advantage...

Kent State sophomore K.K Simmons attempts to score in the game againt North Illiniois on January 29, 2014. Kent State lost the game in the final minutes, 50-49.

Rivalry Renewed: Struggling Flashes prepare for annual visit from Akron

Richie Mulhall January 30, 2014

Some rivalries are created simply to make money or to spice things up in a conference. Others are born.The Kent State-Akron rivalry is one that stems from proximity – two cities within 15 miles of each...